Since 2005, VEJA has been creating sneakers in a different way, mixing social projects, economic justice and ecological materials. Using Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton for the canvas and laces, Amazonian rubber for the soles and various innovative materials such as recycled plastic bottles. VEJA sneakers are produced in high standard factories in Brazil.

Upper : ChromeFree leather
Panels : ChromeFree leather
V : Rubber & 22% rice waste
Sole : 19% Amazonian rubber, 23% rice waste & 12% recycled rubber
Insole : Sugar cane, Amazonian rubber, recycled EVA & organic cotton
Lining : Tech (100% recycled plastic bottles)
Laces : 100% organic cotton

Lightweight and smooth, ChromeFree leather goes through an innovative tanning process that does not involve chrome, heavy metals or dangerous acids. Simplifying the tanning process limits the use of chemicals and energy, and reduces water consumption by about 40% and the use of salt by 80%. In addition, the water is reusable after tanning. Discover a wide range of sustainable products at BSTN! The organic cotton used by VEJA is Fair Trade traded and certified organic according to European regulations or part of the Brazilian Participatory Guarantee System. Sustainable products from VEJA are now available at BSTN!